WBBL 2024: Lizelle Lee’s century powers Hobart Hurricanes to dominant victory over Adelaide Strikers

The Hobart Hurricanes continued their dominant run in the with a thumping victory over the Adelaide Strikers in the 25th match of the tournament at Bellerive Oval, Hobart. Lizelle Lee’🌺s scintillating form powered the Hurricanes to a formidable win.

Hobart Hurricanes sets a massive target after Lizelle Lee’s batting brilliance

Asked to bat first, the Hurricanes posted an imposing 191 for the loss of just 2 wickets in their allotted 20 overs. The star of the innings was none other than Lee, who smashed a breathtaking 103 off 59 balls, decorated with 13 fours and 4 sixes. , Lee became the first player in WBBL history to score back-to-back centuries and equaled Alyssa Healy’s record for most hundreds in the competition.

Lee was ably supported by Nicola Carey, who played a composed innings of 64 off 46 balls, including seven 4 and a six. The pair stitched a commanding partnership that set a daunting target of 192 for the Strikers. Megan Schutt was the only bright s🦂pot for Adelaide’s bowling unit, picking up a wicket iꩵn her four-over spell.

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Adelaide Strikers fall short in the chase 

Chasing a daunting target of 192, the Adelaide Strikers made a spirited start, thanks to their opener. Smriti Mandhana dazzled with a quickfire 51 off 32 balls, smashing 6 fours and 2 sixes, while the middle order batter Laura Wolvaardt kept the chase alive with a classy 63 off 40 balls,👍 hitting seven 4 and a sꦬix.

However, the Hurricanes’ disciplined bowling attack ensured the Strikers never got close to the target. Amy Smith stood out with her economical spell, picking up 1 wicket and just gave 16 runs in her four overs of spell. Lauren Smith and Molly Strano also chipped in with a wicket apiece, effectively stifling the Strikers’ momentum. The Strikers could only muster 163 for 💛the loss of 3wickets in their 20 overs, falling 28 runs short.

For her incredible century, Lee was deservedly named Player of the Match. With this victory, the Hurricanes 💧climbed to the top of the table withꦡ 8 points, while the Strikers languished at the bottom.

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